The Boston Celtics shocked their fans in this offseason when they traded out star point guard Marcus Smart. The Celtics cracked a three team deal with Memphis Grizzlies and Washington Wizards and received Kristaps Porzingis. While the Celtics fans felt they got robbed in the deal, 7′ 3 tall Porzingis’ recent stats tell a different story. Moreover, a veteran NBA Insider explored Jayson Tatum & Co’s newest teammate’s possibilities in the roster.

In the upcoming season, fans have three 7 foot ballers to look out for. One of them is Victor Wembanyama, of course. The 7′ 4 French baller took the NBA world to a spin ahead of 2023 draft. Apart from him, the Oklahoma City Thunder‘s 7’ 1 Chet Holmgren, who missed his rookie season because of an injury, produced a promising effort in the Summer league. Finally, Porzingis, who had his breakout year in the last season with the Wizards. Now that he is all set to don the Celtics jersey, all eyes are locked in on him.

NBA Insider dissects Jayson Tatum & Co’s newest addition Kristaps Porzingis

Kristaps Porzingis had his breakout year last season as he averaged 23.2 points with an impressive field goal percentage of 49.8. The 28-year-old star brings in both height and shooting skills on the hardwood, which would be an added advantage for the Celtics. Moreover, the team lacked height in their roster. Apart from 6′ 8 Jayson Tatum, the team didn’t have a notable tall baller.

Digging more into the Celtics’ new addition, veteran NBA insider Zack Lowe. In the latest episode of The Lowe Post with Zack Lowe, he addressed Porzingis’ possibilities on the roster. He said, “Skilled size has always been the end game of roster building. It’s not small ball, it’s skill ball.” He further placed 7′ 3 star in the starting lineup alongside Jaylen Brown and Tatum.

Furthermore, he expressed his negatives of involving the baller. He said, “It makes me a little bit nervous… reinvention and relying on a guy who doesn’t have experience in big games.” Despite putting him in the starting lineup, Lowe was skeptical about his role in the franchise.

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While the Celtics have a mixed stance on their new addition, how does the Grizzlies look after the addition of Marcus Smart. 

Smart on the Grizzlies roster

Several reports suggested that Smart wasn’t aware of the trade until his agent called him up. However, everything seemed to be going well for the point guard. Despite Ja Morant’s initial 25-game suspension, the team looks to be in a comfortable place. Former MVP Derrick Rose signed a two-year contract with the team. Importantly, the team is lethal on paper.

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Who will make an impact in the upcoming season? Holmgren, Wemby or Porzingis? Let us know in the comments below.